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P691 HOC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,936 mi
Last recorded44,936 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 HOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2015 44,936 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,796 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,180 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 37,180 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,570 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 34,567 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,698 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

daylight use only

no speedo light

Fail 12 Feb 2008 26,698 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

no speedo light

Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,733 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,733 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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P691 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 23,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P691 HOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P691 HOC registered?

P691 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P691 HOC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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